Andrea Battistoni original composition Japan premier!

On September 3, 2017, in our Weekend Afternoon Concert series, our Chief Conductor, Andrea Battistoni, will conduct the Japan premier of his original work, "Elan Vital," a rhapsody for orchestral music. Please look forward to it!

The final programs for the Afternoon Concerts in June & September conducted by Andrea Battistoni will be as follows:

The 72nd Weekend Afternoon Concert in June

Berlioz: Queen Mab Scherzo, from Romeo et Juliette
Tchaikovsky: Overture Fantasy Romeo and Juliet
Rota: Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet
Prokofiev: Ballet Suite “Romeo and Juliet”, op.64 (excerpts)
　“Montagues And Capulets”, “Juliet the Little Girl” from the 2nd Suite,
　“Masks”, “Balcony Scene”, “Death of Tybalt” from the 1st Suite

The 73rd Weekend Afternoon Concert in September

Bellini: Capuleti e Montecchi, sinfonia
Zandonai: Danza del torchio e cavalcata, from Giulietta e Romeo
Andrea Battistoni: élan vital (Rhapsody for orchestra)　　★Japan premier
Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Berlioz: Romeo seul – Gran Bal chez Capulets, from Romeo et Juliette